Jaikub
A masculine name derived from Jacob, meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaikub. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaikub today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaikub births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaikub. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaikub. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,817
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaikub: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaikub by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaikub during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaikub
The given name Jaikub is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It is derived from the biblical name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows on another's heels." The name Jacob has its origins in the Old Testament, where it was borne by one of the patriarchs of the Israelites.
The name Jaikub is a variant spelling that likely arose through transliteration from Hebrew into other languages and cultures. It shares similarities with other spellings such as Jakoub, Yaqub, and Yaaqov, reflecting the diverse ways in which the name has been adapted across different linguistic and cultural contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaikub can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures, where it is associated with the biblical figure Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The story of Jacob's life and struggles is extensively documented in the book of Genesis.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Jaikub or its variations. One prominent example is Jaikub ibn Killis (c. 930-991), a renowned Jewish philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the development of medieval science.
Another historical figure bearing this name is Jaikub al-Qirqisani (c. 935-1012), a prominent Karaite Jewish scholar from Persia, who wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Jaikub Sanu (c. 1592-1668) was a renowned Hebrew poet and scholar from Smyrna, known for his contributions to the Hebrew literary tradition.
Moving to more recent times, Jaikub Basseches (1872-1949) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, who played a significant role in the development of the American textile industry.
Lastly, Jaikub Arkin (1904-1981) was a notable Israeli architect and urban planner, renowned for his contributions to the development of modern architecture in Israel during the mid-20th century.
These examples illustrate the diverse cultural and historical backgrounds from which individuals bearing the name Jaikub have emerged, spanning various regions, time periods, and fields of endeavor.
People
Jaikub + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaikub as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaikub: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaikub?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaikub going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaikub a common name?
We classify Jaikub as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaikub most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaikub was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaikub is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaikub in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaikub a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaikub in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaikub still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaikub in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaikub can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jaikub?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.